Maintenance Engineer

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our small team. Our company is a leading supplier for major retailers. We are expanding our operations and have recently invested in new machinery, including equipment for a new product line of garden gates.

This is a great opportunity to be involved in a variety of tasks, from installing new machinery to performing preventative maintenance on our existing equipment. You'll work closely with another engineer on days and independently for a couple of hours each night, reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

Installing and commissioning new machinery, including plastic conveyor belt processing equipment.

Performing preventative maintenance (PM) and reactive maintenance on a range of new and old manufacturing machinery.

Working on mechanical systems such as motors, gearboxes, and conveyors.

Handling tasks related to log cutters, grinding saws, blades, and chains.

Assisting with breakdowns and ensuring all equipment is running smoothly.

Requirements

Strong mechanical skills and a proven background in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Experience with preventative maintenance and breakdown repair.

A proactive and independent work ethic, with the ability to work alone for periods.

Desire to learn and grow your skills, with an openness to training.

Basic electrical knowledge is desirable but not essential.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: £41,000 per year.

Shifts: A permanent shift, working Monday to Thursday from 3:30 PM to midnight, and Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Overtime: Paid at 1.5x the standard rate.

Holiday: 30 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.

Pension: 3% company pension contribution (NEST).Bonus: A £600 annual attendance bonus.

Randstad CPE values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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